Forum 2.0 | Lakeland Chamber e-News for Jan 24, 2012

Posted by Amy Wiggins in Forum 2.0 on January 24th, 2012

Lakeland Chamber e-News January 24, 2012 Concentric Marketing Planning for the Future January’s SCORE Business Roundtable will be held on January 26 at 7:30 a.m. This informal gathering of business owners and entrepreneurs is free and open to everyone – but seating is limited. This week, Gary Martin [...]

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Lakeland’s Citizens Academy Begins Feb 23, Sign Up Now

Posted by Amy Wiggins in Community Info & Events on January 20th, 2012

The City of Lakeland is offering its 11th Annual Citizens Academy to area residents with the first session starting February 23, 2012.  The Citizens Academy is a free, hands-on, interactive public information program that familiarizes citizens with City services and the functions of City Departments. The Lakeland Citizens Academy allows residents to get a behind the scenes [...]

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New L.E.D. Lights for LRMC Mean Safety & Savings

Posted by Amy Wiggins in Business Info, Member Announcements on January 20th, 2012

More than 500 L.E.D. lights were recently installed in Lakeland Regional’s parking garage, making the area brighter and safer for patients, visitors and employees. In addition, the new lights will allow LRMC to realize an annual cost-savings of up to $100,000 and reduce the hospital’s carbon footprint. “Beyond the sustainability and ‘green’ initiative, the new lighting [...]

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USF Poly to host fourth annual RoboBattle Feb 4

Posted by Amy Wiggins in Community Info & Events, Member Announcements on January 19th, 2012

More than 165 high-school students from throughout Florida will compete in the fourth annual USF Poly RoboBattle February 4, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Contestants include the Smoke and Mirrors team, which includes members from Lakeland, that won the world championship in 2010. The RoboBattle is a [...]

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Detroit Tigers to host Annual Fantasy Camp Game Jan 21

Posted by Amy Wiggins in Community Info & Events, Member Announcements on January 19th, 2012

The Detroit Tigers will host their annual fantasy camp game on Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Joker Marchant Stadium. After spending the week training alongside Tigers greats, the campers will have the opportunity to showcase their talent and passion for the game on the field.  Participants scheduled to appear include: Willie Horton, Alan Trammell, [...]

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